About the Three-streaked Tchagra
The three-streaked tchagra is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae, which is an uncommon resident of semi-desert regions in the eastern Afrotropics. The binomial of this bird commemorates the explorer Frank Linsly James, who also had the Frank James Memorial Hospital built in his honour.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Tchagra jamesi |
| Species Codes | thstch1, TSTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Three-streaked Tchagra belong to?
The Three-streaked Tchagra (Tchagra jamesi) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Three-streaked Tchagra?
The three-streaked tchagra is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae, which is an uncommon resident of semi-desert regions in the eastern Afrotropics. The binomial of this bird commemorates the explorer Frank Linsly James, who also had the Frank James Memorial Hospital built in his honour....
Where can I report a Three-streaked Tchagra sighting?
You can log sightings of Three-streaked Tchagra on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thstch1, or on iNaturalist.
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